Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,142/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Texas is $2,142 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,416.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 1,864 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$2,142/week

Texas

13% lower than the US average.

$2,416/week

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Alpine, Texas pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,682 per week, followed by Conroe, Texas ($2,671) and The Woodlands, Texas ($2,660). Midland, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,922. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,142 per week — Alpine, Texas pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alpine, Texas$2,682$2,867
Conroe, Texas$2,671$2,731
The Woodlands, Texas$2,660$2,921
Sugar Land, Texas$2,571$2,593
Odessa, Texas$2,485$2,710
Midland, Texas$2,428$2,922
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,541 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,534) and New Mexico ($2,483). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,427. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,142 per week — Nebraska pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,541$3,228
Kansas$2,534$3,320
New Mexico$2,483$3,200
Louisiana$2,368$2,880
Colorado$2,305$3,427
Missouri$2,267$3,192
Arizona$2,224$2,834
Oklahoma$2,203$3,000
Mississippi$2,200$2,406
Arkansas$1,608$1,800
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Texas?

CT Assist pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $4,429 per week, followed by Advantage Staffing Services ($2,880) and Curam Staffing ($2,732). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,142 per week — CT Assist pays 107% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CT Assist$4,429$4,429
Advantage Staffing Services$2,880$2,880
Curam Staffing$2,732$2,732
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,710$2,710
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,599$2,599
Reliant Staffing Partners$2,562$2,632
Medlivo$2,548$2,788
Access Healthcare$2,545$3,024
Talent4Health$2,510$2,638
Bestica$2,507$2,507

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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